Celebrating Sts. Cosmas and Damian, the Holy Spirit in prayer, and more!

9/25/2023

Happy feast of Sts. Cosmas and Damian! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to talk about these twin saints who served as medical doctors in the early Church. Other guests include Kris McGregor on what St. Gregory the Great had to say about the angels, and Dr. Jim Schroeder on helping our kids when they struggle with difficult issues at school. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Is Mass too long? This Week in Catholic History, and more….

9/24/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Patrick Briscoe, O.P., to discuss Cardinal Dolan’s recent comments about the length of Sunday Masses. Other guests include Brendan Hodge with more thoughts on Classical Education, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more...

Antioch as a historic Christian city, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more…

9/21/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss Antioch as a major early center of Christianity. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass readings, and Ingrid Skop from the Charlotte Lozier Institute on some of the confusing things being said about miscarriage law in light of issues on the ballot in November. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Celebrating the feast of St. Matthew, unpacking memory methods in the teaching style of Jesus, and more…

9/20/2023

Happy feast of St. Matthew the Evangelist! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and witness of this hand-picked apostle of Jesus who also wrote a Gospel. Guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast with more thoughts on suicide prevention, and Gary Michuta on how Jesus used Jewish history as a way to make his teachings more memorable. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Celebrating the Korean Martyrs, finding forgiveness, and more…

9/19/2023

Happy feast of the Korean Martyrs! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the heroic witness of these men and women from different eras of persecution who gave witness to the faith in Korea. Guests include Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on forgiveness in light of this weekend’s Gospel readings, and Fr. Rob Jack on what the Church means by sin. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Celebrating the feast of St. Januarlus, updates from the Mother Seton shrine, and more!

9/18/2023

Happy feast of St. Januarius! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the extraordinary story connected with his relics. Other guests include Rob Judge from the Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Steve Ray on more of the hidden sorrows of Mary. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

The Church as the Bride of Christ, This Week in Catholic History, and more…

9/17/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin, SJ., to talk about the Church as the Bride of Christ. Other guests include Stephanie Mann with more stories of the English Martyrs, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Honoring Our Lady of Sorrows, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more…

9/14/2023

Good morning! On this memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to art historian Liz Lev about why the Pieta is one of the most powerful images in history. Other guests include Pat Flynn to discuss his new book about atheism and the existence of God, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Celebrating the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, preventing suicides in our families, and more…

9/13/2023

Happy feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss why this is one of Anna’s favorite days on the liturgical calendar. Guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast with thoughts for Suicide Prevention Month, Gary Michuta on more memory techniques built into the teachings of Jesus, and Rita Heikenfeld with tips for late Summer gardening. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Celebrating the feast of St. John Chrysostom, unpacking Psalm 22, and more…

9/12/2023

Happy feast of St. John Chyrsostom! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina and Dr. Matthew Bunson to talk more about the incredible witness of this Doctor of the Church. Other guests include Gary Zimak with thoughts on Psalm 22, and Fr. Mike Schmitz from the Catechism in a Year podcast. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Celebrating the name of Mary, Tolkien’s spiritual journey, and more…

9/11/2023

Happy feast of the Holy Name of Mary! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the significance of this feast and its connection to Mary’s birthday, which we celebrated last week. Guests include Dr. Holly Ordway to discuss her new spiritual biography of Tolkien, Kris McGregor with more thoughts from the Office of Readings, and all the news, weather, sports and everything else you need to start your day a better way.

Remembering the 9/11 attacks, This Week in Catholic History, and a whole lot more…

9/10/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell reflect on the anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Guests include Brendan Hodge from The Pillar with more thoughts on Classical Education, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Celebrating Mary’s birthday, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more

9/7/2023

Happy feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to talk about why the Church celebrates Mary’s birthday. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports and more

Preserving Bible herbs for the season, the reliability of the Gospels, and more

9/6/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to discuss how to preserve Bible herbs from your garden as the colder months approach. Other guests include Gary Michuta with more thoughts on the reliability of the Gospels, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast with criteria for picking a good mental health professional. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more

Do all things really work together for good? Unpacking the pope’s trip to Mongolia, and more…

9/5/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Zimak to discuss Paul’s teaching in Roman’s 8:28 that all things work together for good for those who love the Lord. Other guests include Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra to unpack the pope’s trip to Mongolia, and Fr. Rob Jack with thoughts on how to “speak Catholic.” Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Celebrating the feast of Mother Teresa, ending Summer well, and more…

9/4/2023

Happy feast of St. Teresa of Calcutta! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Danielle Bean to look at Mother Teresa’s life and impact. Other guest include Dr. John Cuddeback on ending Summer well, and Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to unpack a selection from the Imitation of Christ. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

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9/3/2023

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Learning from the experience of Job, an Armenian Catholic bishop speaks, and more…

8/29/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Bishop Mikael Mouradian from the Armenian Catholic Church to talk about the struggles facing Christians in Armenia. Other guests include Gary Zimak on what we can lean from the struggles of Job, and Fr. Rob Jack on how Psalm 139 can speak to us today. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Remembering the martyrdom of John the Baptist, the purpose of the Jesus prayer, and more…

8/28/2023

Good morning! On today’s memorial of the passion of St. John the Baptist, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look at the life and witness of the forerunner of Jesus. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks on the Jesus Prayer, Steve Ray on hearts in the Bible, and Kris McGregor to unpack a selection from St. John Chrysostom in the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Celebrating the feast of St. Augustine, This Week in Catholic History, and more…

8/27/2023

Happy feast of St. Augustine! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Dr.Matthew Bunson and Mike Aquilina about this great Doctor of the Church. Other guests include Brendan Hodge from the Pillar with more on Dorothy L. Sayers and classical education, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Celebrating the feast of St. Louis IX, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more…

8/24/2023

Happy feast of St. Louis IX! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Amy Guiliano and Thomas Madden to talk more about this French king and saint. Other guests include Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network, and Fr Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Celebrating the feast of St. Bartholomew the Apostle, salt in the Bible, and more…

8/23/2023

Happy feast of St. Bartholomew the Apostle! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and patronage of one of the original 12 men hand-picked by Jesus. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld on salt in the Bible, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on how to build better marriages. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Celebrating the feast of St. Rose of Lima, how Jesus shares our grief, and more…

8/22/2023

Happy feast of St. Rose of Lima! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and witness of this South American saint. Other guests include Gary Zimak on how Jesus comforts those who are grieving, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra regarding the situation of a Carmelite convent in the Diocese of Fort Worth. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Celebrating the feast of the Queenship of Mary, the US bishops’ statement on brain death, and more…

8/21/2023

Happy feast of the Queenship of Mary! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to share a reflection from St. Bernard of Clairvaux on Mary as Queen. Other guests include Fr. Tad Pacholczyk from the National Catholic Bioethics Center on the latest from the bishops regarding the medical diagnosis of brain death, and Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, on the purpose of Lectio Divina. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more…

Celebrating the feast of Pope Pius X, This Week in Catholic History, and more…

8/20/2023

Happy feast of Pope St. Pus X! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to talk more about his life and legacy. Other guests include Bill Schmitt from OnWord on being catechized by the culture, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Previewing the Sunday readings… Maria Goretti as an icon of forgiveness… and more!

8/17/2023

Happy Friday! Today Matt and Anna talk to Fr Hezekias Carnazzo of the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan of the Diocese of Charleston about the readings for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time this weekend. Fr Thomas Berg will reflect on St Maria Goretti as an icon of forgiveness, and Joseph Pearce shares the poem, A Lament for Walsingham.

What is intersectionality… the X-Files from a Catholic perspective… and more!

8/17/2023

Good Morning! On today’s show, Matt and Anna welcome Dr. Abigail Favale to discuss what is meant by “Intersectionalism,” and what affect that has had on the culture wars today. Andrew Petiprin will reflect on the X-Files from a Catholic perspective. Plus Bishop Robert Barron talks about his book with John Allen, To Light a Fire.

Celebrating St Stephen of Hungary… How to read the Bible, and more!

8/15/2023

Happy Feast of St Stephen of Hungary! On today’s show, Dr. Matthew Bunson joins Matt and Anna to discuss the life of this incredibly faithful king. Jeff Cavins will offer tips on how to read the Bible. And Rita Heikenfeld shares beauty secrets using ingredients mentioned in the Bible.

Celebrating the Assumption of the Mother of God… Mary’s role in Christian contemplation and more!

8/14/2023

Happy Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary! On today’s show, Matt and Anna talk to Dr Anthony Lilles about Consecration to Jesus through Mary and the Blessed Mother’s role in contemplative prayer. Joe Heschmeyer will offer a defense of the Dogma of the Assumption, and Fr Hezekias will unpack the debate over whether the Blessed Mother died before being assumed into Heaven.

Celebrating St Maximilian Kolbe and the Martyrs of Otranto… insights from Jesus’ encounter at the well, and more!

8/13/2023

Happy Feast of the martyr, St Maximilian Kolbe and the Martyrs of Otranto! On today’s show, Matt and Anna welcome Dr Marcellino D’Ambrosio to talk about St Max, and Dr Matthew Bunson to discuss Otranto. Fr Sebastian Walshe will offer insights from Jesus’ encounter with the Woman at the Well, and Msgr Charles Pope talks about how the ‘saints of old’ became holy.

Happy feast of St. Clare of Assisi! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and witness of this great friend of St. Francis and foundress of the Poor Clares. Other guests include Fr. Peregrine Fletcher to discuss his new book on St. Philomena, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

8/10/2023

Happy feast of St. Clare of Assisi! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and witness of this great friend of St. Francis and foundress of the Poor Clares. Other guests include Fr. Peregrine Fletcher to discuss his new book on St. Philomena, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

Celebrating the feast of St. Lawrence, a Catholic perspective on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and more…

8/9/2023

Happy feast of St. Lawrence! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Msgr. Charles Pope to talk about what Lawrence shows us about our responsibility to the poor. Other guests include pastoral Kevin Prendergast with a Catholic perspective on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Gary Michuta on the original language of the Gospels. Plus news, weather, sports and a. Whole lot more...

Celebrating the feast of St. Edith Stein, Elijah and the widow, and more!

8/8/2023

Happy feast of St. Edith Stein! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to share the extraordinary story of this convert, philosopher, and martyr of World War II. Other guests include Gary Zimak on what we can learn from the story of Elijah and the widow, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Celebrating the feast of St. Dominic, being good without God, and more

8/7/2023

Happy feast of St. Dominic! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Patrick Briscoe, O.P., to talk about the founder of his order and an upcoming rosary pilgrimage he’s part of. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks on Eucharistic Adoration, and Marlon De La Torre on whether it’s possible to be good without God. Plus news, weather, sports and everything else you need to start your day a better way.

St. Augustine on the Church as a pilgrim, This Week in Catholic History, and more…

8/6/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin, SJ, to discuss St. Augustine’s thoughts on the Church as a pilgrim. Other guests include Dr. Paul Thigpen on the Catholic perspective regarding extraterrestrial life, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more….

Celebrating the feast of St. John Vianney, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more…

8/3/2023

Happy feast of St. John Vianney! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Thomas Berg to talk about the life and legacy of the Cure of Ars. Other guests include Ken Craycraft on Issue 1 coming up for Ohio voters next week and how it could affect the political process in the state, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and everything you need to start your day.

St. Michael through the centuries, the church St. Francis built, and more…

8/2/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Liz Lev to discuss the events on the liturgical calendar this week related to the “Little Portion” church built by St. Francis of Assisi. Other guests include Mike Aquilina on devotion to St. Michael through the centuries, and Fr. Rob Jack with more Old Testament stories every Catholic should know. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

St. Michael through the centuries, the church St. Francis built, and more…

8/1/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Liz Lev to discuss the events on the liturgical calendar this week related to the “Little Portion” church built by St. Francis of Assisi. Other guests include Mike Aquilina on devotion to St. Michael through the centuries, and Fr. Rob Jack to look ahead to the feast of the dedication of St. Mary Major this weekend. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Celebrating the feast of St. Alphonsus Liguori, updating child protection info, and more…

7/31/2023

Happy feast of St. Alphonsus Liguori! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to talk about this Doctor of the Church known for being a moral theologian. Other guests include Steve Ray to discuss his new book on Genesis, and Fr. Thomas Berg to analyze the most recent data on child protection in the Church and how to improve it. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Celebrating the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola

7/30/2023

Happy feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk more about this great saint who founded the Company of Jesus. Guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, Fr. John Gavin on the relationship between creation and the Church, and Stephanie Mann with more stories from the English Martyrs. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more.

The moon as a symbol of Mary, unpacking the Song of Songs, and more!

7/27/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB, to discuss the moon as a symbol of Mary. Other guests include Dr. John Bergsma on how the Song of Songs plays into the concept of salvation, and how to adapt parenting styles as our kids grow up with pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

The moon as a symbol of Mary, unpacking the Song of Songs, and more!

7/26/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB, to discuss the moon as a symbol of Mary. Other guests include Dr. John Bergsma on how the Song of Songs plays into the concept of salvation, and how to adapt parenting styles as our kids grow up with pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Celebrating the feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne, lessons from the life of Jonah, and more…

7/25/2023

Happy feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the story of the grandparents of Jesus and how we can honor our own elders today. Guests include Rachel Bulman to discuss her new book “Becoming Wife,” Gary Zimak on lessons from the story of Jonah, and Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on being lights in the darkness. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Celebrating the feast of St. James, spiritual gifts in the Bible, and more…

7/24/2023

Happy feast of St. James the Greater! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk more about his role among the apostles and his patronage of pilgrims. Guests include Steve Ray on spiritual gifts in the Bible, and Marlon De La Torre and Andrew Petiprin to share perspectives on Natural Family Planning week. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Can AI ever be truly creative, This Week in Catholic History, and more…

7/23/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Philip Larrey to discuss whether artificial intelligence can ever be creative in the way that humans can be creative. Other guest include Fr. John Gavin on what St. Cyril of Alexandria has to say about the Holy Spirit and Church unity, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Helping kids and teens in a post-COVID world, beef in the Bible, and more…

7/19/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss the struggles that many children and teens are having in a post-COVID world. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld to discuss beef on Bible Foods, and Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics to talk about his new book, “The Gospel Truth.” Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Old Testament stories everyone should know, “transferring” control to God, and more…

7/18/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Rob Jack, Andrew Swafford, and Gary Zimak to share Old Testament stories that can help inform our relationship with God today. They also talk to Dr. Jim Schroeder about the idea of “transferring” control to God, even though He’s already in control of everything. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more

Celebrating the feast of St. Camillus de Lellis, accompanying caregivers, and more…

7/17/2023

Happy feast of St. Camillus de Lellis! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the incredible conversion story of this scoundrel turned saint. Guests include Fr. Frank Donio on supporting caregivers, and Steve Ray on enemies of God in the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole life more...

Avoiding being fooled by AI, This Week in Catholic History, and more!

7/16/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Phillip Larrey from Humanity 2.0 to discuss a recent case involving a Twitter user who caused a massive political firestorm, but turned out to be a fake. Other guests include Stephanie Mann with more stories from the English Martyrs, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Celebrating the feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more…

7/13/2023

Happy feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the heroic witness of the Lily of the Mohawks. Other guests include Dr. Matthew Bunson and Dr. Chad Pecknold with a Catholic perspective on Bastille Day, and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

St. Benedict and emotional health, cucumbers in the Bible, and more!

7/12/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to reflect on monastic spirituality and emotional well being in light of this week’s feast of St. Benedict. Other guests include Elisabeth Sullivan to discuss next week’s conference of the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education, and Rita Heikenfeld to discuss cucumbers on Bible Foods. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Celebrating the feast of St. Louis and Zelie Martin, Old Testament stories everyone should know, and more...

7/11/2023

Happy feast of Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the parents of St. Therese, and their path to sainthood. Other guests include Fr. Rob Jack on Old Testament stories everyone should know, and Fr. Philip-MIchael Tangorra with more on the latest crop of cardinals named by Pope Francis. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Celebrating the feast of St. Benedict, accompanying widows and widowers, and more...

7/10/2023

Happy feast of St. Benedict of Nursia! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, to talk more about the founder of his order. Other guests include artist Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs to discuss how she depicts Benedict and his twin sister Scholastica, and Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts on a selection from the Office of Readings this week that features St. Benedict. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

The Trinity and Creation, This Week in Catholic History, and more!

7/9/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin, SJ, to discuss creation as a reflection of the life of the Trinity. Other guests include Brendan Hodge with stats on the newest batch of cardinals, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

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7/6/2023

A blessed Feast of Bl. Peter To Rot! Stephanie Mann is online at Supremacy and Survival Jeff Cavins is co-author of A Catholic Guide to the Old Testament Ken Craycraft writes for the UK Catholic Herald Fr Hezekias Carnazzo is online at the Institute of Catholic Culture Dr Leonard DeLorenzo is with the McGrath Institute for Church Life Fr Philip Larrey is online at Humanity 2.0 Bobby Schindler is with the Terri Schiavo Life and Hope Network Fr Jonathan Duncan is on Twitter @FrJDuncan Joseph Pearce’s Brideshead book club is at the Institute of Catholic Culture Fr Rob Jack is host of Driving Home the Faith Get in touch with Catherine Fishlock through our contact page Related Articles

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7/5/2023

Fr. Robert Nixon is translator of Crown of the Virgin Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra is author of Holiness and Living the Sacramental Life Bret Thoman’s new book is Maria Goretti: A Journey Into Forgiveness and Redemption Kevin Prendergast can be reached through our contact page Dr. John Bergsma is author of Love Basics for Catholics Rita Heikenfeld is online at About Eating Gary Michuta is author of Revolt Against Reality John Herreid is curator of The Catholic Home Gallery Danielle Bean is online at DanielleBean.com and at the Girlfriends Community Jeff Cavins is co-author of A Catholic Guide to the Old Testament Fr. Thomas Berg is author of Chooosing Forgiveness Related Articles

Learning to forgive ourselves… five life-changing books, and more!

7/4/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, we talk to Fr. Thomas Berg, author of Choosing Forgiveness, about how to forgive ourselves. Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra will discuss the new head of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, and explain exactly what his job entails. And Danielle Bean will tell us about five books that changed her life. Plus news, weather, sports and more!

Catholic involvement in the Revolution, the importance of religious freedom… and more!

7/3/2023

It’s a special Independence Day edition of the SRMS! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Catholic historians Kevin Schmiesing and Dr. Matthew Bunson to talk about the role of Catholics in the Revolutionary Era. Thomas Farr from the Religious Freedom Institute discusses the foundational principle of Freedom of Religion in our Constitution. And our legal analyst Ken Craycraft examines the idea of individual rights in light of Catholic Social Teaching.

Catholic road tripping ideas… Bible herbs that repel bugs, and more!

7/2/2023

Good Morning! It’s a summer-themed edition of the Son Rise Morning Show. Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Meg Hunter-Kilmer, a “Catholic hobo,” to get an itinerary for a Catholic roadtrip across the U.S. Dr. Regis Martin will give us his list of summer reading picks. Rita Heikenfeld will tell us about Bible herbs that make great bug repellents. Plus Steve Ray on the theology of fishing!

Grilling in the Bible… summer reading recommendations from Joseph Pearce… and more!

6/29/2023

Good morning! On today’s Son Rise “Summer Special,” Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to tell us about grilling that takes place in the Bible, and to offer some grilling tips and recipes for your summer cookout. Dr. John Cuddeback will talk about why everyone should garden, and Dr. Jim Schroeder will explain why kids need to go outside and play. Plus Joseph Pearce with some summer reading recommendations.

Celebrating the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, how sloth can affect our emotional health, and more…

6/28/2023

Happy feast of Sts. Peter and Paul! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Jim Papandrea and Liz Lev to discuss the final days of these saints in the city of Rome. Other guests include Jeff Cavins on the new Ascension Press guide to the Old Testament, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on how the deadly sin of sloth can affect our emotional health. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Celebrating the feast of St. Irenaeus, creating a good parish Vacation Bible School program, and more…

6/27/2023

Happy feast of St. Irenaeus of Lyons! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson and Fr. John Gavin to talk about this great early Doctor of the Church. Other guests include Fr. Thomas Berg with more thoughts on forgiveness, and Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra with ideas for better parish Vacation Bible School programs. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Celebrating the feast of St. Cyril of Alexandria, the modesty of liturgical prayer, and more

6/26/2023

Happy feast of St. Cyril of Alexandria! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina and Dr. Matthew Bunson to talk more about his life and work. Other guests include Fr. Frank Donio on accompanying couples struggling with infertility, and Marilyn Santos from the USCCB on a music competition related to the Eucharistic revival. Plus news, weather, sports and more

Celebrating the feast of St. Josemaria Escriva, can AI preach a homily, and more!

6/25/2023

Happy feast of St. Josemaria Escriva! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Mathew Bunson to talk about this great Spanish saint who founded Opus Dei. Other guests include Fr. Phillip Larrey from Humanity 2.0 to talk about the recent sermon given by AI in Germany, and what to make of it, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Forgiveness and family peace, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more…

6/22/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Brad Bursa from Nazareth Revisited to discuss forgiveness and family peace. Other guests include Dina Dwyer Owens to share her reflections on the Camino de Santiago, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Happy feast of Sts. Thomas More and John Fisher! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Joseph Pearce to talk more about their heroic faith and witness. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on seeing your personality as a gift, and Rita Heikenfeld on how Jesus fed the multitudes, and how we can feed crowds at our own summer gatherings. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

6/21/2023

Happy feast of Sts. Thomas More and John Fisher! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Joseph Pearce to talk more about their heroic faith and witness. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on seeing your personality as a gift, and Rita Heikenfeld on how Jesus fed the multitudes, and how we can feed crowds at our own summer gatherings. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Celebrating the feast of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, lessons from the Road to Emmaus, and more…

6/20/2023

Happy feast of St. Aloysius Gonzaga! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss the life and witness of this great early Jesuit saint. Other guests include Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on the working document for the synod, and Gary Zimak on what we can learn from the story of the discouraged disciples on the road to Emmaus. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

A Catholic interrogator discusses torture,, St. Cyprian on the Our Father, and more…

6/19/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Jennifer Bryson, a Catholic convert who once worked in interrogation at Guantanamo, to reflect on the pope’s monthly prayer intention about ending torture. Other guest include Kris McGregor on St. Cyprian and the Lord’s Prayer, and Fr. Boniface Hicks about his new book on consecration to Jesus. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Juneteenth and human dignity, This Week in Catholic History, and more…

6/18/2023

On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk about Juneteenth and the canonization causes of two Americans who were born into slavery . Guests include Brendan Hodge with more poll data on public opinion regarding gender, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and everything else you need to start your day a better way.

Celebrating the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more…

6/15/2023

A happy Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell dive into the history of the Sacred Heart devotion with Fr. Rob Jack. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan to preview the Sunday Mass readings, and Dr. Leonard DeLorenzo to reflect on St. Joseph ahead of Father’s Day. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

The Sacred Heart and the Incarnation, recipes for Father’s Day, and more!

6/14/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Thomas Dailey to talk about the Sacred Heart and the incarnation of Jesus. Other guests include Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs to share her work in the Catholic Home Gallery, and Rita Heikenfeld with more recipes for Father’s Day. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Lessons from Ruth and Naomi, the history of the Sacred Heart devotion, and more!

6/13/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Rob Jack to talk about the history of the Sacred Heart devotion in this month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Other guests include Gary Zimak with lessons from the story of Ruth and Naomi, and Fr. Augustine Wetta, OSB on the importance of perseverance in breaking bad habits. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Celebrating the feast of St. Anthony of Padua, entering into God’s presence, and more!

6/12/2023

Happy feast of St. Anthony of Padua! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to talk about the life and witness of this great Franciscan saint. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB on how to enter into God’s presence in prayer, and Thomas Storck to discuss his new book on the Prosperity Gospel movement. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

The Church Fathers in the Catechism, This Week in Catholic History, and more…

6/11/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin, SJ, to talk more about the influence of the Church Fathers on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Other guests include Stephanie Mann with more stories from the English martyrs, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Jewels in the crown of the Virgin Mary, better health patterns for Catholic men, and more…

6/7/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB, editor of “Crown of the Virgin,” to continue our conversation about jewels and flowers befitting the virtues of the Virgin Mary. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on helping Catholic men develop healthier patterns and habits, and Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more...

The Desert Fathers on pigs and the spiritual life, using the correct wine for Holy Communion, and more…

6/6/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Augustine Wetta, OSB, to hear what the Desert Fathers have to say about pigs and the spiritual life. Other guests include canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on the recent controversy in Kansas City over using the wrong kind of communion wine, and Danielle Bean on how to not go crazy when your kids are home from school all summer. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

The Mass as communal and objective, clericalism in the early Church, and more

6/5/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks to look at the Mass as a communal and objective prayer. Other guests include Mike Aquilina on clericalism in the early Church, and Deacon Steven Greydanus on the latest Spinderverse film. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more

Celebrating the feast of St. Boniface, This Week in Catholic History, and more

6/4/2023

Happy feast of St. Boniface! On today’s show, we’ll talk about how he came to be known as the Apostle to Germany. Other guests include Stephanie Mann with more stories of the English Martyrs, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more

Protecting the medically vulnerable, the Mass readings for Trinity Sunday, and more…

6/1/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Bobby Schindler from the Terri Schiavo Life and Hope Network to talk about the latest news regarding care for the medically vulnerable. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Mass readings for Trinity Sunday. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Celebrating the feast of St. Justin Martyr, cilantro and coriander in the Bible, and more…

5/31/2023

Happy feast of St. Justin Martyr! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to talk more about one of the first great apologists in Church history. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld on coriander in the Bible and its connection to the Manna in the desert, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast with tips for effective marriage prep. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Happy Feast of the Visitation!

5/30/2023

Happy Feast of the visitation! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Augustine Wetta, OSB to share more wisdom from the Desert Fathers on kicking the devil out of our spiritual houses. Other guests include canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra, and Fr. Phillip Larrey from the Pontifical Lateran University to discuss how the Church is responding to artificial intelligence boom. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Devotion to St. Joan of Arc during WWI, This Week in Catholic History, and more…

5/29/2023

Happy feast of St. Joan of Arc! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Brendan Hodge from The Pillar to look at devotion to St. Joan of Arc during World War I. Other guests include Kris McGregor with more thoughts from the Office of Readings, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more...

Preparing for Pentecost Sunday, the Holy Spirit in scripture, and the Pentecost Sequence in the Liturgy

5/25/2023

Good morning! It's a special edition of the Son Rise Morning Show, as we prepare for the Solemnity of Pentecost on Sunday. We'll talk to Dr. John Bergsma about what it meant that the people were "cut to the heart" that day. Msgr. Charles Pope will discuss the Holy Spirit in Scripture, and Catherine Fishlock will tell us about the Pentecost Sequence in the Liturgy.

The love story of God and Israel, Mary as Star of the Sea, and more…

5/25/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. John Bergsma to talk more about the relationship between God and Israel as a love story. Other guests include Fr. Robert Nixon on why we call Mary “Star of the Sea,” and Rita Heikenfeld with a history of Memorial Day and some related recipes. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Piety as a gift of the Holy Spirit, preparing kids with autism for Confirmation, and more

5/23/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look ahead to Pentecost by talking to Fr. Rob Jack about piety as a gift of the Holy Spirit. Other guests include Charleen Katra from the National Catholic Partnership on Disability to discuss preparing people with autism for Confirmation, and Fr. Augustine Wetta with advice from the Desert Fathers on examining our consciences. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more

The Holy Spirit in the liturgy, Pentecost in the Old Testament, and more!

5/22/2023

Good morning! As we head toward the feast of Pentecost, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks to look at the role of the Holy Spirit in the liturgy, and Steve Ray to talk about how the events of Pentecost are foreshadowed in the Old Testament. They also get more thoughts on the Eucharistic revival from Sr. Alicia Torres, and continue to unpack the USCCB framework for renewing marriages with Fr. Frank Donio from the Catholic Apostolate Center. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more

Unpacking this year’s World Communications Day message, This Week in Catholic History, and more…

5/21/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Bill Schmitt from OnWord to unpack this weekend’s annual World Communications Day message. Other guests include Stephanie Mann with more stories of English martyrs, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and everything you need to start your day

What happens at ordination, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more…

5/18/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome seminary professor Ken Craycraft to talk about the ontological change that happens during an ordination. Other guests include Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network, and a preview of the Sunday Mass readings with Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

The spiritual and psychological health of priests, olives and the Ascension, and more!

5/17/2023

Happy Ascension Thursday! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to talk about olives on Bible Foods, since Jesus ascended on the Mount of Olives. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on the spiritual and psychological health of priests, and Gary Michuta on how individualism has distorted the concept of liberty. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Avioding distraction in prayer, what Adam and Eve can teach us about trusting God after sin, and more…

5/16/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Augustine Wetta to talk about advice from the Desert Fathers on resisting distraction in prayer. Other guests include Gary Zimak on what the story of Adam and Eve can tell us about having a relationship with God after we sin, and Charleen Katra from the National Catholic Partnership on Disability with some thoughts on how to prepare children with autism for First Communion. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

How the liturgy encourages us to be vulnerable to God, knives and swords in the Bible, and more…

5/15/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks to discuss how the liturgy teaches us to be vulnerable to God. Other guests include Steve Ray on knives and swords in the Bible, and Kris McGregor with more thoughts from the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Celebrating St Isidore the Farmer, Pope St. John Paul II and the Blessed Mother, and more!

5/14/2023

Happy Feast of St. Isidore the Farmer! On today's show, we welcome Timothy Strieff from Catholic Rural Life to talk about how he is a special patron and model for farmers. Fr. Patrick Briscoe discusses the role of the Blessed Mother in the life of Pope St. John Paul II, and Dr. Jared Staudt continues our series looking at how God fed His people in salvation history. Plus news, weather, sports and more!

Getting ready for Mother’s Day, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more…

5/11/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. John Cuddeback to share some thoughts on honoring moms ahead of Mother’s Day. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Celebrating Sts. John of Avila and Damien of Molokai, preparing kids with autism for Confession, and more!

5/9/2023

Happy feast of Sts. Join of Avila and Damien of Molokai! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Rob Jack to discuss St. John as a Doctor of the Church, and Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss his own experience growing up near the area that St. Damien served. Other guests include Charleen Katra from the National Catholic Partnership on Disability to talk about preparing kids with autism for Confession, and Fr. Augustine Wetta with advice from the Desert Fathers on overcoming habitual sins. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Becoming more vulnerable in Confession, improving Christian marriage, and more…

5/8/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, to discuss how to become more vulnerable and open in the sacrament of Confession. Other guests include Fr. Frank Donio with more on the USCCB’s pastoral framework for marriage, and Kris McGregor to unpack another selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Remembering a heroic Catholic physician, This Week in Catholic History, and more…

5/7/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kathryn Lopez to remember the life of Dr. Michael Brescia, who recently passed away in New York. Other guests include Fr. John Gaven with more thoughts from the Church Fathers in the Catechism, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

The longing of the saints in heaven... the "theology" of poultry, and more!

5/4/2023

Good morning! On today's edition of the Son Rise Morning Show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Dr. Leonard de Lorenzo about how the saints long for us to join them in heaven. Danielle Bean discusses what she's learned about our Faith from raising chickens. Plus Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo gives us a preview of the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of Easter this weekend.

A Catholic approach to therapy, a Catholic perspective on the coronation of King Charles, and more…

5/3/2023

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Stephanie Mann to look at the oath that King Charles will be taking at his coronation this weekend, and what Catholics may notice about it. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast with a Catholic perspective on effective therapy, and Dr. John Bergsma on the story of Isaac and Rebecca. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

Celebrating the feast of Sts. Philip and James, decision making advice from the Desert Fathers, and more…

5/2/2023

Happy feast of Sts. Philip and James! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Augustine Wetta, OSB, to share more advice on decision making with the Desert Fathers. Other guests include Andrew Petiprin of the issue regarding Anglicans having a liturgy at St. John Lateran, and Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on the New York motherhouse of the Sisters of Charity closing down operations. Plus news, weather, sports and more...